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Faustina II Denarius HILARITAS

Faustina II Denarius HILARITAS

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Roman Imperial. Faustina II (Augusta, 161 – 175) AR Denarius (3.21g, 19mm). Rome Mint, temp. Marcus Aurelius (Augustus, 161 – 180), Lucius Verus (co-Augustus, 161 – 169).
Obverse: FAUSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right, gazing slightly upward.
Reverse: HILARITAS. Hilaritas standing left, holding cornucopia and palm frond set on ground.
Reference: RIC III Aurelius 686; RSC 111; Göbl MIR 18, Fa15-4/10b.
Pedigree: Ex-Artemide Aste srl e-Auction 11, Lot 450 (San Marino, 26 January 2020).
Notes: Fine style obverse die. Nick on Faustina's neck below jawline. Attractive iridescent tone. Flow lines. Slightly off-center obverse (~10% to 2h).

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